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This Week in Anime - Back From Far Away
One kind of isekai is on the wane, but another, earlier form seems to be ascendant! Chris and Sylvia hop in their time machine for a look at when the genre was primarily aimed at girls.
― One kind of isekai is on the wane, but another, earlier form seems to be ascendant! Chris and Sylvia hop in their time machine for a look at when the genre was primarily aimed at girls. Disclaimer: The views and op...
Final Fantasy IX Picture Book: Vivi and Grandpa's Memories for the Sky Book Review
While it skews far younger than the average fan of Final Fantasy IX, it's nevertheless an adorable little book and a great little story to share with your children.
― As part of Final Fantasy IX's 25th anniversary, the original event designer sat down and gave the world a charming little picture book, all about the early days of the adorable and fan-loved Black Mage Vivi. You can almost imagine this ...
The Case Book of Arne Anime Series Review
The first episode of this anime is really good at defying expectations. The rest of the series, not so much.
― Let's address the elephant in the room here: the key visual is misleading, as are the plot summaries on Crunchyroll and IMDB. All of The Case Book of Arne revolves around the girl Lynn first and foremost. However, the first episode is anime-exclusive, deviating from the original RPG Maker ga...
This Week in Anime - Dungeons & Dragons & Wizards
How much of the modern Japanese fantasy genre comes from old computer games? Coop and Lucas find out!
― How much of the modern Japanese fantasy genre comes from old computer games? Coop and Lucas find out! The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Full Disclosure: Coop Bicknell regularly works with MediaOCD and the current incarnati...
The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom Anime Series Review
Tiara has very little agency in her own story. Things happen to her and one of the men in her life step in to rescue her. She is the damsel in distress rather than the hero.
― We've hit the point where, each cour, we get at least one or two villainess anime. However, most of those are either comedy or drama-based or a mixture of both. The vilainess character either tries to change their fate or plays...
Answerman - All Killer, No Filler and The One Piece Question
What's the deal with all that filler in One Piece - and why add a definite article to the title for the reboot? Jerome has answers.
― Sleepless in Shibuya asks: Why wasn't Toei asked to produce the brand new 'The One Piece' anime for Netflix? And what's with sticking 'The' at the front of everything? Was Toei jilted? Kind of. But also, not in the way some people may think. In researching this topic,...
This Week in Mobile Games - Nevertheless, it's Everness
Josh finally gets the chance to sit down with Neverness to Everness!
― Hello there, and welcome once more to the latest edition of the column, as well as to the month of June! I managed to line up some time off over the last few days to get some ducks in order and solve some device issues, and was finally able to spend a bit of time with Neverness to Everness. And without further ado, let's get into ...
Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! Volumes 2-6 Light Novel Review
Reborn into a game world with no understanding of the rules, Melody Wave becomes the perfect maid and whips the game into tiptop shape while making the perfect cup of tea.
― One must begin this series with a pure heart, willing to accept anything. And should one attain that state before beginning, Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It!) will reward the reader time and time again....
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Seimaru Amagi, Rima Amamiya's Gifted Manga Gets Anime in 2027
Buddy mystery manga previously inspired live-action series in 2023
― Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine revealed on Thursday that storywriter Seimaru Amagi and artist Rima Amamiya's Gifted manga is getting an anime that will be "broadcast" in 2027. Amamiya posted a celebration illustration on X/Twitter on Thursday. 【おしらせ】ギフテッドアニメ化決定いたしましたー！ドラマに引き続きアニメも！また新しい形でお届けできるのが嬉しいです。いつも応援してくださる皆様ありがとうございます！！これを機に知っ...
Good Smile Company Announces Jyuо̄ Mujin Dandivine Mecha Anime
Anime in "The God of Combined Series" project premieres in October
― Good Smile Company announced on Wednesday a new anime titled Jyuо̄ Mujin Dandivine (Beast King War God Dandivine). The anime is the first project in the company's "The God of Combined Series" ("Gattaishin Series"). Good Smile opened an official website and unveiled a teaser video, visual, opening theme song artist, cast, staff, and ...
REDICE Studio's Overgeared Webtoon Gets Tempal TV Anime in October
Tatsumaru Tachibana, Asami Seto star in J.C. Staff anime
― South Korean webtoon studio REDICE Studio announced on Wednesday that its Overgeared webtoon is inspiring a television anime adaptation titled Tempal ~Item no Chikara~ (Tempal ~The Power of Items~). The anime will premiere in October. Yen Press publishes the webtoon in English under its Ize Press label. Yen Press describes the story:Youngwoo ...
'Fired? But I Maintain All the Software!' Light Novels Get TV Anime
J-Novel Club publishes workplace comedy drama light novels, manga in English
― Publisher Shufu to Seikatsu Sha announced on Wednesday that Yuki Kashirome's Fired? But I Maintain All the Software! (E, Shanai System Subete Wanope Shiteiru Watashi wo Kaiko desu ka?) light novel series is inspiring a television anime adaptation . The announcement did not reveal any further details on the anime.J-Novel Cl...
Galaxy Express 999 TV Anime, Lupin III Film's Lyricist Jun Hashimoto Dies
Hashimoto died due to liver cirrhosis at 86
― Lyricist Jun Hashimoto died in a Tokyo hospital on May 21 due to liver cirrhosis. He was 86. The family held a private funeral attended only by close relatives and led by the chief mourner, Hashimoto's son Haruo Yoda. Hashimoto wrote the lyrics for the Galaxy Express 999 television anime's titular opening theme song and ending theme song "Aoi Chikyū" (Blu...
Nao Iwamoto's The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom Manga Gets TV Anime in October
To Your Eternity's Kiyoko Sayama directs anime at J.C. Staff
― NHK announced on Monday that Nao Iwamoto's Marronnier Ōkoku no Shichinin no Kishi (The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom) manga is getting a television anime series that will debut on NHK Educational in October. NHK has also released a teaser video for the anime on the anime's website, but it does not contain any animation. Kiyoko S...
This Week in Anime - Back From Far Away
One kind of isekai is on the wane, but another, earlier form seems to be ascendant! Chris and Sylvia hop in their time machine for a look at when the genre was primarily aimed at girls.
― One kind of isekai is on the wane, but another, earlier form seems to be ascendant! Chris and Sylvia hop in their time machine for a look at when the genre was primarily aimed at girls. Disclaimer: The views and op...
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Dr. Stone: Science Future #34 [rate]
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Live-Action Weak Hero Producer Warns of Casting Scams Amid Season 3 Rumors
Production company Playlist Studio states: "We are not conducting any street casting at this time"
― Production company Playlist Studio has issued a warning about individuals impersonating casting staff for the live-action Weak Hero series' possible third season, following reports of fraudulent approaches circulating online. In an official statement shared via social media, the company said it had i...
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Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King #9 [rate]
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Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Season 2 Casts Kōsuke Gotō, Taketora
Gotō, Taketora play Hitomi's father, head of research institute
― The official website of Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., the television anime based on Sekka Iwata and Yū Aoki's Magilumiere Co. Ltd. (Kabushikigaisha Magilumière) manga, announced two more cast members for the second season on Thursday: Kōsuke Gotō as Commissioner Koshigaya, the head of the Magical Energy Agency (and Hitomi's father) T...
Webtoon-based Live-Action Series Back to Work! to Debut on June 22
Teaser trailer, posters also revealed for office romance series
― Korean broadcasting studio tvN revealed on May 30 the webtoon-based live-action series Back to Work! will debut on June 22. tvN also recently revealed a teaser trailer and posters. Based on the webtoon of the same name by McQueen Studio that surpassed 200 million views, the 12-episode series follows Ji-yoon Cha, a seventh-year office ...
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3's New Video Unveils Ending Song
Mika Nakashima performs song written by Hitorie guitarist/vocalist Shinoda
― The staff for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III, the third season of the Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation anime, presented its third promotional video on Thursday. The video announces and previews the ending theme song "Inori, Owareba" (If the Prayers Are Over) by singer Mika Nakashima. Shinoda, the guitarist an...
Seimaru Amagi, Rima Amamiya's Gifted Manga Gets Anime in 2027
Buddy mystery manga previously inspired live-action series in 2023
― Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine revealed on Thursday that storywriter Seimaru Amagi and artist Rima Amamiya's Gifted manga is getting an anime that will be "broadcast" in 2027. Amamiya posted a celebration illustration on X/Twitter on Thursday. 【おしらせ】ギフテッドアニメ化決定いたしましたー！ドラマに引き続きアニメも！また新しい形でお届けできるのが嬉しいです。いつも応援してくださる皆様ありがとうございます！！これを機に知っ...
The Cat and the Dragon Anime Unveils 1st Promo Video, 3 More Cast Members, July 4 Debut
Yū Serizawa, Makoto Koichi, Kazuya Ichijō join anime's cast
― The official website for the television anime of Amara's Neko to Ryū (The Cat and the Dragon) novels revealed on Thursday the anime's first promotional video, additional cast members, and July 4 debut. The newly announced cast members include (image above from left to right): Yū Serizawa as Haneko Makoto Koichi as Prince Kazuya Ichijō as K...
Bungo Stray Dogs Gets New Spinoff Manga on July 3
Shikiji Sorakura's spinoff manga adapts "Dazai o Hirotta Hi" novel
― The July issue of Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine revealed on Thursday that Shikiji Sorakura will launch a new spinoff manga for the Bungo Stray Dogs franchise in the magazine's next issue on July 3. The manga is an adaptation of the "Dazai o Hirotta Hi" (The Day I Took In Dazai), a moviegoer bonus novel for the 2022 Bungo Stray Dogs ...
Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun Manga Goes on Hiatus
Manga's update this month postponed, author Ikka Matsuki recovering from steroid withdrawal syndrome
― Manga author Ikka Matsuki announced on their X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday that this month's update of their Nippon Sangoku manga has been postponed, and it will go on hiatus, due to Matsuki recovering from steroid withdrawal syndrome. Matsuki stated that they have had high fever for more t...
Mebius Dust Anime's 1st Main Trailer Unveils More Cast & Staff Members, Ending Song, July 9 Debut
Taito Ban, Aoi Ichikawa, Sohei Horikane, more join anime's cast
― Asmik Ace revealed on Thursday the first main promotional video, key visual, additional cast and staff members, and July 9 premiere of Dōga Kōbō's original television anime Mebius Dust, based on Hajime Shinagawa's story of the same title, which won the grand prize for the "Kids/Game" category of the Project Anima competition in 2019. T...
Crunchyroll Debuts 12 'Mini-Episodes' of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Anime Ahead of July Premiere
10-minute episodes present 1st 6 full episodes of anime; mini-episodes also debuted on ABEMA in Japan
― Crunchyroll added the first 12 mini-episodes of the television anime of Jinushi's Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You (Super no Ura de Yani Sū Futari) manga on Wednesday. Each episode is 10 minutes long and together they present episodes 1-6 of the anime in "chronological order."Crunchyroll's d...
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Stays at #2, 3rd Mononoke Film Opens at #6 in Japan
Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi stays at #4, live-action Sakamoto Days film drops to #7
― The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — Nintendo, Illumination, and Universal Pictures' sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie — stayed at #2 in its sixth weekend. The film sold 151,000 tickets and earned 205,436,210 yen (about US$1.28 million) from Friday to Sunday. The film has sold a total of 5.18 million tickets...
Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Saori Hayami as Cyborg 003
Hayami voices Francois Alnul in series debuting this summer
― The staff of Ishimori Production's Cyborg 009: Nemesis, a new anime based on Shōtarō Ishinomori's Cyborg 009 manga, announced on Thursday that Saori Hayami will voice Cyborg 003/Francois Alnul in the series. Cyborg 003 can detect enemies even from far locations with her super hearing and super vision abilities. The story follows a global o...
Medalist Creator Tsurumaikada Marks Afternoon Magazine's 40th Anniversary
Original illustration features Medalist characters Inori Yuitsuka & Tsukasa Akeuraji
― Medalist creator Tsurumaikada presented an original illustration to celebrate the 40th year of Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine on Sunday. The illustration features series protagonist Inori Yuitsuka and Tsukasa Akeuraji with a card that reads “40th Anniversary." Kodansha will offer original merchandise featuri...
Squid Girl's Masahiro Anbe to Launch Badokon! Badminton Manga
Badokon! "girls' badminton comedy" series begins on July 23
― This year's 27th issue of Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion magazine announced on Thursday that Masahiro Anbe will launch a new "girls' badminton comedy" manga series titled Badokon! in the 34th issue on July 23.7月23日発売の週刊少年チャンピオン３４号より「バドこん！」というコメディー漫画を連載させて頂きます。よろしくお願いします！ pic.twitter.com/MDHNbnCdM6— 安部真弘 (@masahiro_lemon) June 3, 202...
Japan Mint to Release Detective Conan Commemorative Coin Sets
See Conan Edogawa in coin form
― The Japan Mint announced on Wednesday that pre-orders for two Detective Conan 30th anniversary coin sets have begun. The first set is a Detective Conan 30th Anniversary coin set and includes six uncirculated coins (in denominations ranging from 1 to 500 yen), a copper alloy commemorative medallion featuring protagonist Conan Edogawa (real identity Shinichi Kudo), and ...
BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Anime's Part 2 Trailer Reveals New Theme Songs
Chevon performs "Musashi/Roku no Rin" opening, J SOUL BROTHERS III perform "Katana" ending
― Netflix began streaming a new trailer for the second part of BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai, the anime of Keisuke Itagaki's first Baki-Dou manga, on Wednesday. The trailer reveals and previews the second part's opening theme song "Musashi" (titled "Roku no Rin" or "Six Rings" in Japanese) by the rock band C...
2026 Crayon Shin-chan Film's Trailer Unveils TOMOO's Theme Song
TOMOO performs "Otona ni Nattara" theme for July 31 film
― The staff for Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Kikikaikai! Ora no Yōkai Bake-shon (Crayon Shin-chan The Movie Super Strange! My Yōkai Monster Vacation), the 33rd 2D anime film in the Crayon Shin-chan series, presented its full trailer and a new poster visual on Thursday. The trailer reveals and previews the film's theme song "Otona ni Nattara" (When I B...
Shigemitsu Harada, Takumi Kobayashi Launch New Manga
Ijime to Kaeru to Mama to Fukushū debuts on June 18
― Kodansha's YanMaga Web announced on Monday that Shigemitsu Harada and Takumi Kobayashi will launch a new series together titled Ijime to Kaeru to Mama to Fukushū (Bullying, Frogs, Mama, and Revenge) on the platform on June 18.The series follows Makoto, who is considered a "frog" that works aimlessly at the local factory. He finds solace in Miyuki,...
Daisaku Tsuru's Protocol Ryugu Manga Gets Japanese Serialization
Ocean sci-fi manga 1st debuted in special English issue of Weekly Young Magazine
― Kodansha's YanMaga Web website announced on Monday that Daisaku Tsuru's Protocol Ryugu manga will get a Japanese serialization and will launch on the website on June 18. The manga was first featured in the special English issue of Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine that was published last year. The manga was one of the t...
Manga UP! Global Adds Handa-kun Manga
Series ended in September 2016
― Manga UP! Global launched on Wednesday Satsuki Yoshino's Handa-kun manga in English from Yen Press.The company describes the story:Handsome teenage calligrapher Sei Handa is worshipped by all his classmates as an aloof superstar--too bad Sei's inherent negativity makes him believe that everyone actually hates him...?! A youthful comedy of misunderstanding and melancho...
Crunchyroll Streams The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter Anime's OVA
Episode launched with BD/DVD release on May 27
― Crunchyroll began streaming on Tuesday the original video anime (OVA) episode of the television anime of storywriter Yatsuki Weakest and illustrator Kikka Ohashi's The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai) boys-love light novel series. The OVA is streaming as episode 13. The third volume of the Blu-ray Disc...
Beguiling's BDP Press Licenses Battan's THE GOLDEN FLY Manga for Release in English
Print copies expected to ship in July
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Canada's The Beguiling comic book store announced on Tuesday that its in-house publisher BDP Press will publish Battan's THE GOLDEN FLY (Kinbae) manga in English. The company launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to help fund the print release of the title.The campaign ends on June 22. As of press time, the c...
Always a Catch! Anime Casts Kana Hanazawa
Hanazawa voices Zaira in episode 10
― The staff for the television anime of Mayo Momoyo's Always a Catch! (Nigashita Sakana wa Ōkikatta ga Tsuriageta Sakana ga Ōkisugita Ken) light novel series announced on Wednesday that it has cast Kana Hanazawa as the mysterious woman Zaira, who seems have a grudge against Maria. The character appeared in the 10th episode, which aired on Thursday in Japan. Square ...
Kemono Jihen Stage Play Reveals Cast
Play runs from September 17-27 in Tokyo
― The official website for the stage play adaptation of Shō Aimoto's Kemono Jihen manga revealed on Wednesday additional cast members. The stage play stars: Sōshō Tomimoto as Kabane Kusaka Shūhei Izumi as Kohachi Inugami Naoki Tanaka as Shiki Tademaru Takuto Ōmi as Akira Seshiru Daigo as Yoko Inari Naoki Kunishima as Mihai Florescu Risa Haruka as Kon Tesshin Ge...
Kagurabachi Anime's World Tour Preview 1st Episode at Anime Expo, Japan Expo Paris, AnimagiC in July, Anime NYC in August
1st 20 minutes of 1st episode screen at conventions this summer
― Shochiku announced on Wednesday that the "world tour" event for the television anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's Kagurabachi manga will begin this July at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, Japan Expo Paris in Paris, AnimagiC in Mannheim, Germany, and in August at Anime NYC in New York. The event will show the first 20 minutes of the first...
Crunchyroll to Stream 'Goodbye, Lara', Firefly Wedding, Tomb Raider King, Overgeared, More Anime
Also: I Became a Legend after My 10 Year-Long Last Stand, The Ogre's Bride, The Villager of Level 999, more
― Crunchyroll announced on Wednesday that it is will stream the following anime: Goodbye, Lara (pictured right) - July 5 I Became a Legend after My 10 Year-Long Last Stand - July 6 Tomb Raider King - July 8 Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 - July 2026 The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power ...
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Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! #11 [rate]
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Pokémon Champions Game's Mobile Version Launches on June 17
The Pokémon Company International announced on Wednesday that it will release the battle-focused game Pokémon Champions on iOS and Android on June 17. Pre-registration is open. The game will have cross-play between the mobile and Nintendo Switch versions. Players can also receive a Raichu and the Mega Stones Raichunite X and Raichunite Y in their in-game mailbox between June 17-September 2. Pokémo...
Final Fantasy IX Picture Book: Vivi and Grandpa's Memories for the Sky Book Review
While it skews far younger than the average fan of Final Fantasy IX, it's nevertheless an adorable little book and a great little story to share with your children.
― As part of Final Fantasy IX's 25th anniversary, the original event designer sat down and gave the world a charming little picture book, all about the early days of the adorable and fan-loved Black Mage Vivi. You can almost imagine this ...
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Always a Catch! #10 [rate]
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MARRIAGETOXIN ‒ Episode 9
With how much zany energy is on display with the fights here, I think it's safe to say that logic is flying right out the window on this one, and I'm all here for it.
Good Smile Company Announces Jyuо̄ Mujin Dandivine Mecha Anime
Anime in "The God of Combined Series" project premieres in October
― Good Smile Company announced on Wednesday a new anime titled Jyuо̄ Mujin Dandivine (Beast King War God Dandivine). The anime is the first project in the company's "The God of Combined Series" ("Gattaishin Series"). Good Smile opened an official website and unveiled a teaser video, visual, opening theme song artist, cast, staff, and ...
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Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!? #9 [rate]
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Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon #10 [rate]
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Rent-A-Girlfriend #9 [rate]
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- #9 [rate]
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Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester #13 [rate]
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One Piece (2026-) ‒ Episode 1164
The finale of the episode in the magical owl library is the scene that shoots right past the breasts and straight into the softest body part of all: the heart.
New Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- Anime Announces 3 Cast Members
Hiroyuki Kinoshita, Genki Okawa, Eiji Hanawa join anime's cast
― The staff for Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star-, the new anime of Tetsuo Hara's landmark manga Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken), revealed three new cast members on Wednesday. Hiroyuki Kinoshita as an elder of the village where Mamiya lives Genki Okawa as Kō, Mamiya's younger brother Eiji Hanawa as a barkeeper The manga's stor...
Trapped in a Dating Sim 2 Anime Unveils New Cast Member, July 8 Debut
Yui Ogura joins cast as Hertrude's younger sister Hertrauda
― Kadokawa unveiled the second key visual (by character designer Masahiko Suzuki), a new cast member, and July 8 premiere for the second television anime season based on Yomu Mishima's Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs (Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai Desu) light novel series on Wednesday. Yui Ogur...
Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi Anime's Summer Debut, More Staff Listed
Anime Expo to screen anime's 1st episode on July 2
― Anime Expo announced on Tuesday that Production I.G and Lucasfilm are hosting a special screening of the first episode of Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi, the limited anime series spinoff from the Star Wars: Visions project, on July 2. The announcement includes the mention of the series' premiere this summer on Disney+. The announcemen...
Live-Action Ochitara Owari Series Announces 3 More Cast Members
Aimi Satsukawa, Kei Fubuki, Sarina Suzuki play fellow moms in series debuting on July 1
― The staff for the live-action television series of Keiko Suenobu's Ochitara Owari manga announced three additional cast members on Wednesday.Aimi Satsukawa (live-action Sadako vs. Kayako) as Tomoyo Maruyama, a gentle-hearted mother of a friend of Tsukishima's daughter Kei Fubuki as Kokona Sakuraba, a naive mothe...
FROGMAN's Anime Studio DLE Starts AI Brand Focused on Studio's Older IP
Brand to release new shorts every Wednesday using generative AI
― Animation studio DLE announced on Wednesday that it is launching a new brand called "AI Kaeru Otoko Shōkai" ("AI Frogman Company"), focused on making anime using generative AI based on the studio's older properties. The brand is a parallel to the studio's already existing "Kaeru Otoko Shōkai" ("Frogman Company") anime brand.DLE plans t...
Shin-Ei Makes Net Anime for Lotte's Chocolate Pie no Mi Snacks
Crayon Shin-chan's Yumiko Kobayashi & Hugtto! Precure's Rie Hikisaka star
― Japanese chocolate and snack maker Lotte Chocolate announced on Monday it has partnered with animation studio Shin-Ei for a new Pie no Mi web anime series, Pie no Mi: Oshi no Mori he Yōkoso (Pie no Mi: Welcome to Oshi Forest). The series will debut on the Lotte Chocolate YouTube channel on June 4 at 12:00 a.m. Japan Time (Ju...
Skeleton Knight in Another World Anime Season 2 Premieres on July 4
― The official website for the television anime season based on Ennki Hakari's Skeleton Knight in Another World (Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechū or Skeleton Knight, going out to the parallel universe) light novel series announced on Wednesday that the anime's second season will premiere on the AT-X channel on July 4 at 8:30 p.m. (7:30 a.m.), and will also debut streaming on d Anime ...
REDICE Studio's Overgeared Webtoon Gets Tempal TV Anime in October
Tatsumaru Tachibana, Asami Seto star in J.C. Staff anime
― South Korean webtoon studio REDICE Studio announced on Wednesday that its Overgeared webtoon is inspiring a television anime adaptation titled Tempal ~Item no Chikara~ (Tempal ~The Power of Items~). The anime will premiere in October. Yen Press publishes the webtoon in English under its Ize Press label. Yen Press describes the story:Youngwoo ...
JoJo's Hirohiko Araki Designs Curtains for Kyūshū's Biggest Kabuki Theater
Hakataza theater commemorate legendary name succession for 2 Kabuki actors
― Jojo's Bizarre Adventure manga creator Hirohiko Araki designed the art emblazoned on special stage curtains for the Hakataza, the largest kabuki theater on the Japanese island of Kyūshū, this month. The curtains feature Kabuki actors Onoe Kikugorō VIII and Onoe Kikunosuke VI. The theater is using these curtains during the Gr...
'Fired? But I Maintain All the Software!' Light Novels Get TV Anime
J-Novel Club publishes workplace comedy drama light novels, manga in English
― Publisher Shufu to Seikatsu Sha announced on Wednesday that Yuki Kashirome's Fired? But I Maintain All the Software! (E, Shanai System Subete Wanope Shiteiru Watashi wo Kaiko desu ka?) light novel series is inspiring a television anime adaptation . The announcement did not reveal any further details on the anime.J-Novel Cl...
Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered Game's Trailer Confirms Ziluan, October 1 Launch
Game launches for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam
― Koei Tecmo confirmed the addition of Dynasty Warriors: Origins protagonist Ziluan and the October 1 launch for Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, a remastered version of its original 2001 game, in a new trailer during Sony's "State of Play" livestream on Tuesday. The game will launch for the PlayStation 5 on October 1 afte...
The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration Anime's Video Reveals More Staff, Theme Songs, July 4 Debut
Riria. performs opening song "Itsuka Chanto.", sorato performs ending song "Saishūkai"
― The official website for the television anime of writer Kei Misawa and artist Natsu Mizuno's The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration ("Kimi o Koi Suru Ki wa Nai" to Itta Jiki Kōshaku-sama ga Nazeka Dekiai Shitekimasu) manga unveiled the main promotional video and a new visual for the ...
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Game Showcases Knights of Doom in Trailer
Knights of Doom team includes Magneto, Green Goblin, Carnage
― Sony Interactive Entertainment presented a new trailer for PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games' Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls 4v4 tag team fighter game during its "State of Play" livestream on Tuesday. The trailer highlights the Knights of Doom, featuring Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage. The voice cast for the charac...
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Game to Launch on October 2
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War included as pre-order bonus
― Bandai Namco announced during Sony's "State of Play" livestream on Tuesday that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the newest game in its Ace Combat modern air combat franchise, will launch on October 2 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Players will also receive Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War as a pre-order bonus for th...
Silent Hill: Townfall Game Launches on September 24
Screen Burn, Annapurna Interactive co-develop game for PS5, PC
― Konami announced during Sony's "State of Play" livestream on Tuesday that Screen Burn and Annapurna Interactive's Silent Hill: Townfall game will launch on PlayStation 5 on September 24. The game will also launch on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.Konami describes the game:Simon Ordell is called back to the island of St. Amelia to ‘pu...
Shinrei Tantei Yakumo Initial File Novels' Manga Adaptation Resumes
Manga adaptation by Suzuka Oda launched in June 2025
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of author Manabu Kaminaga announced on May 29 that Shinrei Tantei Yakumo INITIAL FILE Shikō no Bias (Psychic Detective Yakumo INITIAL FILE: Bias of Thought) manga, the adaptation of Kaminaga's Shinrei Tantei Yakumo INITIAL FILE novel series, will resume serialization on June 5. The manga adaptation launch...
Unseen Studio's Kemuri Game Streams 1st Gameplay Trailer
Yokai possession action game launches on PS5 in 2027
― Game director Ikumi Nakamura's Unseen game studio unveiled the first gameplay trailer for its Kemuri game during Sony's "Stage of Play" livestream on Tuesday. The game will launch for the PlayStation 5 in 2027.The game features solo or up 3-person co-op play where players take on the role of Yokai Hunters.Nakamura worked on Capcom's Okami as an e...
'Can I take your photo?' Manga Moves Serialization to Young King Magazine on June 22
Slice-of-life manga launched in Young King Ours magazine in 2019
― The July issue of Shōnengahōsha's Young King Ours magazine announced on May 29 that Shiro's Can I take your photo? (Camera, Hajimete mo Ii Desu ka?) manga will move to Shōnengahōsha's Young King magazine, starting in its 14th issue on June 22.AI localization company Orange Inc.'s emaqi e-bookstore service publishes the manga in Englis...
Nyankees' Atsushi Okada Launches Tataki the Side Hustle Manga
Manga centers on 3 young men doing hits on criminals
― Manga creator Atsushi Okada launched a new manga titled Tataki the Side Hustle in Shogakukan's Manga One service on May 30.The manga centers on three young men working at a laundry service store in a run-down commercial district. Inspired by fictional heroes, they take on a dangerous "side hustle," donning heroic alternate identites and targeting...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Game Announces September 25 Release, Playable Demo
Game also ships for for Xbox X|S, PC via Steam in 2026
― Capcom revealed during Sony's "State of Play" livestream on Tuesday its Onimusha: Way of the Sword game will launch for PlayStation 5 on September 25. The company also revealed a playable demo is available now. Release Date Trailer
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The game will also ship for Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in 2026.. The remastered Onimusha 2...
Fire Emblem Engage Manga Heads Towards Climax
Manga adaptation debuted in May 2023
― Kazurō Kyō announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday that the Fire Emblem Engage manga adaptation of Nintendo's strategy RPG will reach its climax soon. Kyō launched the manga in Shueisha's Saikyō Jump magazine and on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ website and app in May 2023. Shueisha shipped the seventh compiled book volume on May 1.
Nintendo describes the story...
Silent Hill f, KPop Demon Hunters, Exit 8 Win Awards at Golden Trailer Awards
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, live-action Street Fighter film, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie also nominated
― The Golden Trailer Awards — which recognize the year's most outstanding achievements in film marketing — announced the winners on Thursday. Konami's Silent Hill f, the recent spinoff game in the franchise, won the "Best Video Game Trailer." Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters won the award for...
MAO ‒ Episode 9
Not the best episode this week, certainly, but I’ve seen far worse.
Tekken 7, Tekken 8 Director Kohei Ikeda Leaves Bandai Namco
Ikeda worked at Bandai Namco Entertainment for 20 years
― Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda (also known as Nakatsu) announced on Monday that he has left Bandai Namco Entertainment, having worked at the company for 20 years.Ikeda was the game director on the fighting games Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, the producer on the Tekken 3D Prime Edition game, and a designer for Tekken Tag Tournament 2. He was also ...
Haibara's Teenage New Game+ Novels End Main Story
Story ended in 11th volume, but upcoming 12th volume will have epilogue
― Kazuki Amamiya's Haibara's Teenage New Game+ (Haibara-kun no Tsuyokute Seishun New Game) light novel series ended its main story with the 11th volume on Monday. Amamiya previously stated on May 21 that there would be a 12th volume including an epilogue. Hobby Japan shipped the first volume in December 2021. The series won the g...
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The Case Book of Arne Anime Series Review
The first episode of this anime is really good at defying expectations. The rest of the series, not so much.
― Let's address the elephant in the room here: the key visual is misleading, as are the plot summaries on Crunchyroll and IMDB. All of The Case Book of Arne revolves around the girl Lynn first and foremost. However, the first episode is anime-exclusive, deviating from the original RPG Maker ga...
Magical Craft: My Enchanted Dress Shop Switch Game Heads West
Dress-making life-sim launches on October 2
― Imagineer announced on Tuesday that it will release syn Sophia's Magical Craft: My Enchanted Dress Shop (Magical Craft: Neko to Maho no Dress) life simulation game physically and digitally in the West for Nintendo Switch on October 2. In the game, players can create dresses. More designs unlock upon leveling up. In addition, players can shop, gather mater...
HIDIVE Adds Urashiman, Ippatsuman, Heavy Metal L-Gaim, Judo Boy, More Anime
Also: Mecha-Doc, Paul's Miraculous Adventures, Jewel Bem Hunter Lime, more
― HIDIVE announced on Monday that it is adding the following titles to its service. The anime all stream in Japanese with English subtitles, with some titles also streaming with an English dub: Urashiman - June 2 Judo Boy - June 9 Mecha-Doc - June 9 Heavy Metal L-Gaim TV anime and OVAs - June 16 Time Bokan: Royal Revival (subb...
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Star Fox Switch 2 Remake Game's Overview Trailer Previews Characters, Stages, Battle Mode
Remake of Star Fox 64 launches on June 25
― Nintendo began streaming on Tuesday an overview trailer for Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64, with new graphics, new art style, a multiplayer option, and other gameplay additions. The video previews the game's characters, stages, and Battle Mode: The game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25. The game retains the layout and general mechanics of the ...
This Week in Anime - Dungeons & Dragons & Wizards
How much of the modern Japanese fantasy genre comes from old computer games? Coop and Lucas find out!
― How much of the modern Japanese fantasy genre comes from old computer games? Coop and Lucas find out! The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this chatlog are not the views of Anime News Network. Full Disclosure: Coop Bicknell regularly works with MediaOCD and the current incarnati...
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Galaxy Express 999 TV Anime, Lupin III Film's Lyricist Jun Hashimoto Dies
Hashimoto died due to liver cirrhosis at 86
― Lyricist Jun Hashimoto died in a Tokyo hospital on May 21 due to liver cirrhosis. He was 86. The family held a private funeral attended only by close relatives and led by the chief mourner, Hashimoto's son Haruo Yoda. Hashimoto wrote the lyrics for the Galaxy Express 999 television anime's titular opening theme song and ending theme song "Aoi Chikyū" (Blu...
Witch Hat Atelier ‒ Episode 10
Tartah’s figuring out that he’s not beholden to what others (read: adults) say he can’t do.
'You, Fireworks, and Our Promise' Anime Film Casts 3 AVAM Idols
Nanami Saiki, Hanaka Kikyō, Yuka Himemiya voice classmates in July 17 film
― The staff for the anime film of Kaori Mado's You, Fireworks, and Our Promise (Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to or Kimi-Hana for short) novel series announced three more cast members on Tuesday. The AVAM idol group's members Nanami Saiki, Hanaka Kikyō, and Yuka Himemiya all voice classmates of protagonist Makoto Natsume. The fil...
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime Casts Miharu Hanai, Suzuna Kinoshita
Hanai, Kinoshita to voice Erik's daughters Charlotte, Mary
― The staff for the television anime of Ezogingitune and illustrator DeeCHA's I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand (Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike to Ittekara 10-nen ga Tattara Densetsu ni Natteita.) light novel series announced two more cast members on Tuesday. Miharu Hanai and Suzuna Kinoshita voice the daughters of Erik ...
Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Tomokazu Sugita as Cyborg 004
Sugita voices Albert Heinrich in upcoming summer series
― The staff of Ishimori Production's Cyborg 009: Nemesis, a new anime based on Shōtarō Ishinomori's Cyborg 009 manga, announced on Tuesday that Tomokazu Sugita will voice Cyborg 004/Albert Heinrich in the series. Cyborg 004 has been enhanced for combat with weapons such as a machine gun and an electromagnetic knife throughout his entire body.The...
Aki Sora Manga's Masahiro Itosugi Reports Being Banned by Google After Uploading Old Works
Itosugi: “It's not an issue for good people, but be careful if you ponder, “Am I… a good person?”
― Aki Sora manga creator Masahiro Itosugi lamented in a May 16 post about being banned by Google. While uploading older works to Google Drive, Itosugi reported receiving a warning from the service. The creator reported appealing the warning only to receive the ban. Itosugi added that the ban is an issue...
Variety: Live-Action Streets of Rage Film Signs The Harder They Fall Helmer Jeymes Samuel, Sonic Writers
Live-action Sonic the Hedgehog film writers Pat Casey, Josh Miller pen screenplay
― Entertainment industry news source Variety reported on Monday that Lionsgate has signed up director Jeymes Samuel (The Harder They Fall, The Book of Clarence) and writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller (live-action Sonic the Hedgehog films, Violent Night films) for the live-action film of Sega's Streets of Rage game.John W...
2026 Anpanman Film Casts Kenjirō Tsuda
Tsuda plays film's key character Nyakkuru as his 1st role in franchise
― The staff for Soreike! Anpanman: Pantan to Yakusoku no Hoshi (Pantan and the Promised Star), the 37th film in the franchise, announced on Tuesday that Kenjirō Tsuda will voice the character Nyakkuru. Nyakkuru is a key character in the film who used to be an adventurer seeking the rainbow star alongside the character Pantan. This...
Magical Girls Meets Wild Sextuplets in Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly x Mr. Osomatsu Collaboration
Featuring Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly's Uguisu & Azuki, Mr. Osomatsu's Ichimatsu
― The Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly and Mr. Osomatsu series revealed a collaboration illustration on Sunday. The image features Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly characters Uguisu and Azuki sitting on Mr. Osomatsu character Ichimatsu's lap. The Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly series' account jokes that the illustration featu...
Cosmic Princess Kaguya Film Ends Theatrical Run in Japan on June 18
Film's limited 1-week theatrical screening run in Japan was extended to 17 weeks
― Shingo Yamashita's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (Chō Kaguya-hime!) anime film will end its run in Japanese theaters on June 18. The film will get a stage event in Kanagawa and Tokyo on June 19.In its 13th weekend (its 11th weekend was its last time in the top 10) the film earned 27,652,100 yen (about US$173,800) from Friday...
Crunchyroll 'Anime Nights' Program to Screen Skeleton Night in Another World Season 2, Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games, More Anime
Event to also screen Clevatess season 2
― Crunchyroll announced on Monday that its "Crunchyroll Anime Nights" program dedicated to screening anime across the U.S. will screen the following anime ahead of their official July release on June 15:Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting GamesSkeleton Knight in Another World - Season 2Clevatess - Season 2The announcement teases other series to screen at the event...
Anime Expo Hosts World Premiere of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2
Panel to host director Kazumi Akio, producer Hino Ryo
― NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan revealed on Monday that this year's Anime Expo event will host the world premiere of the second anime season based on Shigeru Sagazaki's From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei Shita Deshitachi ga Ore o Hōttekurenai Ken)...
Manga Mavericks Licenses Taiyo Matsumoto's Brothers of Japan Manga
Company to release manga anthology in February 2027
― Manga Mavericks Books announced on Monday that it has licensed Taiyo Matsumoto's Brothers of Japan (Nihon no Kyoudai), and will release it physically and digitally in February 2027. The company shared a message from Matsumoto:
“I'm very happy that English speakers will now be able to read Brothers of Japan. As I drew this when I was in my 20s, it ...
Discotek to Release Digimon Tamers, Hana Yori Dango Anime on Blu-ray Disc
Also: Kamen Rider: Skyrider, Journey to Japan: The Kyoto Connection
― Discotek announced on Monday that it will release the following on Blu-ray Disc: Digimon Season 3 (Digimon Tamers) anime Hana Yori Dango (Boys Over Flowers) anime Journey to Japan: The Kyoto Connection live-action film Kamen Rider: Skyrider live-action series First up, a return to a much loved franchise... Digimon Season 3! (Digimo...
Eternal Palace Sakura Game's Video Reveals Fall Release
Demo available now for 3D action roguelite game
― Shochiku unveiled a trailer for Denneko Yuugi's Eternal Palace Sakura game during Summer Game Fest's "The Mix Summer Game Showcase" livestream for indie games on Monday. The video reveals the fall release (footage begins at 56:35 below): The company previously streamed a trailer last October: Shochiku describes the 3D action roguelite game:
Step into ...
Un:Me Game's Trailer Reveals Switch 2, PS5 Releases
Psychological horror game to also launch on PC
― Shueisha Games unveiled an English-subtitled trailer for historia Inc.'s Un:Me during Summer Game Fest's "The Mix Summer Game Showcase" livestream for indie games on Monday. The video reveals that the game will get releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, in addition to PC via Steam: Shueisha Games describes the story:
A girl awakens in a myst...
Witch Hat Atelier Anime Reveals 2 More Cast Members
Series casts Ryūsei Nakao as Sasaran, Hiiro Ishibashi as Euini
― The staff for the television anime of Kamome Shirahama's Witch Hat Atelier manga announced two additional cast members on Monday. They appear in the 10th and 11th episodes on June 8 and June 15, respectively. Ryūsei Nakao as Sasaran Hiiro Ishibashi as Euini The manga's story centers on Coco, a girl who lives in a little village, and who...
Needy Girl Overdose ‒ Episode 9
Even if I wish the execution were a bit better, the writing and themes of Needy Girl Overdose are still as sharp and affecting as ever.
Chiikawa Anime Film's Trailer Reveals Cast, Opening Theme Song
Makoto Tanaka, voice of Hachiware, performs opening theme song for July 24 film
― The official website for Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu (Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island), the first anime film adaptation of Nagano's Chiikawa manga, began streaming on Monday a teaser trailer, and it reveals new cast and the opening theme song. Makoto Tanaka, who voices Hachiware, performs ...
The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom Anime Series Review
Tiara has very little agency in her own story. Things happen to her and one of the men in her life step in to rescue her. She is the damsel in distress rather than the hero.
― We've hit the point where, each cour, we get at least one or two villainess anime. However, most of those are either comedy or drama-based or a mixture of both. The vilainess character either tries to change their fate or plays...
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ Episode 8
While to his face everyone is insisting that Subaru is still Subaru despite lacking a year of memories, deep down, they know this isn't true.
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Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers Anime's 2nd Part Unveils Theme Songs, More Cast, July 7 Debut in New Video
Dannie May, karanoah perform new theme songs
― The staff for Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers, the new sequel anime of the Yoroiden Samurai Troopers series, presented the full promotional video for the anime's second cours (quarter of a year) on Monday. The video announces more cast members, theme song artists, and the July 7 premiere for the next part. The staff also unveiled a visual: Dannie May per...
Rooster Fighter ‒ SEASON FINALE
I should've just been patient and trusted the show.
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Hunter x Hunter Manga Releases 1st New Volume in 22 Months on July 3
Volume 38 shipped in September 2024
― Shueisha will publish the 39th volume of Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter manga, its first volume in 22 months, on July 3. Shueisha published chapters 401 to 410 of the manga in its Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from issue 45 of 2024 to issue two of 2025. Togashi underwent surgery and announced that he had drafted the storyboard layouts for two more chapters of ...
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Answerman - All Killer, No Filler and The One Piece Question
What's the deal with all that filler in One Piece - and why add a definite article to the title for the reboot? Jerome has answers.
― Sleepless in Shibuya asks: Why wasn't Toei asked to produce the brand new 'The One Piece' anime for Netflix? And what's with sticking 'The' at the front of everything? Was Toei jilted? Kind of. But also, not in the way some people may think. In researching this topic,...
Daemons of the Shadow Realm ‒ Episode 9
This is what I like to call a “necessary episode” rather than a particularly entertaining one. It’s basically just tying up loose ends.
Japan's Video Game Rankings, May 18-24
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book debuts at #2
― Japan's Game Ranking: May 18-24 Rank System Title Publisher Release Date Weekly Copies Total Copies 1NSw Tomodachi Life Nintendo April 16 64,899 1,206,548 2NSw 2 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Nintendo May 21 39,661 39,661 3NSw 2 Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo March 5 22,821 1,024,285 4NSw 2Mario Kart World Nintendo June 5, 2025 13,699 2,952,208 5NSw 2Tales of Ar...
This Week in Mobile Games - Nevertheless, it's Everness
Josh finally gets the chance to sit down with Neverness to Everness!
― Hello there, and welcome once more to the latest edition of the column, as well as to the month of June! I managed to line up some time off over the last few days to get some ducks in order and solve some device issues, and was finally able to spend a bit of time with Neverness to Everness. And without further ado, let's get into ...
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke ‒ Episode 8
The show had previously used Rosemyne's isekai'd status as a cute way for her to bring over things like idol concerts and anime songs, but this episode embraces the darker side of that culture clash.
Voice Actor Katsuji Mori Cancels Stage Performance in Reading Event Due to Injury
Mori to focus on directing "Kotoba no Mori" reading performance after his recent fall at home, worsening his spinal canal stenosis condition
― Voice actor Katsuji Mori announced on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday that he will not perform on stage and will focus on directing the upcoming "Kotoba no Mori" reading performance. The 80-year-old voice actor explained that the reason is that he h...
Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 9
Hikaru's episode lies entirely within the theater. It is all present tense, in the same room, and hinging on her vocal delivery; we as the viewing audience are experiencing Hikaru's art in the same way that the anime audience is.
Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko Dodgeball Anime's Main Trailer Reveals More Cast & Staff Members, Opening Song, July 6 Debut
Sumire Uesaka, Kanna Nakamura, Yuka Iguchi, Satomi Akesaka, Fairouz Ai, Mariya Ise join anime's cast
― The official website for the television anime of Tetsuhiro Koshita's Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko manga revealed on Monday the anime's main promotional video, additional cast and staff members, and July 6 debut. The video previews the previously announced ending theme song "Welcome to Azatosa World"...
Nao Iwamoto's The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom Manga Gets TV Anime in October
To Your Eternity's Kiyoko Sayama directs anime at J.C. Staff
― NHK announced on Monday that Nao Iwamoto's Marronnier Ōkoku no Shichinin no Kishi (The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom) manga is getting a television anime series that will debut on NHK Educational in October. NHK has also released a teaser video for the anime on the anime's website, but it does not contain any animation. Kiyoko S...
Apocalypse Hotel Original Anime & Spinoff Manga, Mecha Designer Ikuto Yamashita Win 57th Seiun Awards
Apocalypse Hotel anime wins Best Media award; Labeled Human, "Tokitoki Channel: How to Make Nonexistent Weather," Norio Itoh's Encyclopedia Fantastica, more also win
― The Japan Science Fiction Convention revealed the winners of the 57th Seiun Awards on Monday. CyberAgent and its Cygames Pictures subsidiary's Apocalypse Hotel original television anime won the Best Media award. Additionally, the anime...
Mr. Vamp is a Vampire Manga Ends
Series debuted in March 2023
― Kodansha's Comic Days platform published the final chapter of Dorothy Odoroo's Mr. Vamp is a Vampire (Vamp-sensei wa Kyūketsuki) manga on Thursday.Kodansha USA will publish the series in English, and it describes the story:“Mr. Vamp,” an immortal vampire, has had a number of careers over his long life. To mix things up, he's now working as a history teacher in a high sc...
Kazumi Yamashita's Twisted Sisters Manga Gets Live-Action TV Series
Miori Takimoto stars in January 2027 series
― NHK announced on May 26 Kazumi Yamashita's Twisted Sisters manga will get a live-action television series adaptation, which will air on BS and BSP4K beginning January 2027. The show will have 10 episodes.Miori Takimoto stars as protagonist Rikako Ioroi.The series follows manga artist Rikako, who reunites with her estranged sisters over their dying father'...
Rakuda's 'Shujinkō no Osananajimi ga, Wakiyaku no Ore ni Guiguikuru' Novel Series Gets Manga Adaptation
Manga launches on June 29 in Dengeki Daioh G magazine
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Kadokawa's Dengeki Daioh G magazine announced on May 27 that Rakuda's Shujinkō no Osananajimi ga, Wakiyaku no Ore ni Guiguikuru (The Protagonist's Childhood Friend is Aggressively Coming After Me, a Supportive Character) light novel series will get a manga adaptation beginning in volume 154 on June 2...
Kogattuo, Ichika Kino Launch World Wide Web MIKO! Manga
Manga centering on young girl from 1890 named Kanako gets simultaneous English release
― Kogattuo and Ichika Kino launched a new manga titled World Wide Web MIKO! (Sekai wo Tsunagi Tsukusu Internet Miko) on Shonen Jump+ on Friday. Manga Plus is publishing chapters of the manga in English as they debut in Japan. Manga Plus describes the story: In the year 1890, during the Meiji era, a curious young gi...
I Left My A-Rank Party Manga Enters Final Arc
Manga has 1.8 million copies in circulation
― The manga adaptation of the I Left my A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths! (A-Rank Party o Ridatsu Shita Ore wa, Moto Oshiego-tachi to Meikyū Shinbu o Mezasu.) light novel series entered its final arc with its 165th chapter in Kodansha's Magazine Pocket app on Friday. The manga has 1.8 million copies in circulation. The manga ...
Poupelle of Chimney Town Picture Book Gets 'Live-Action' AI Short Film
Short debuts at SSFF & Asia awards ceremony on June 10
― Cafe Group announced last week that it is producing an AI generated 195-210 second "live-action" short film titled "Chimney Town" based on Akihiro Nishino's Poupelle of Chimney Town (Entotsu-chō no Poupelle) picture book. AI tool brand KamikAI by Ikhor is co-producing the short, which also uses Ikhor's WonderCanvas AI tool for production. Nishi...